History, MAT

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) History was developed for high school and middle school subject area teachers who have an initial license and are seeking a professional license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The MAT program is designed to meet the "appropriate master's degree" requirement, which is part of the criteria for professional stage licensure, as set forth in the most recent MA DESE licensure regulations. This degree program will also appeal to secondary school teachers who already hold a standard level or professional license and want to acquire additional knowledge and a master's degree in the discipline.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) History provides a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, offering you countless opportunities to work side-by-side with peers, experienced classroom teachers and dedicated faculty in a collegial and supportive atmosphere. Integrating theory and practice, the program provides a balanced emphasis on building advanced teaching skills and deeper knowledge within a particular discipline.

The MAT program offers:

Content-based History courses

Diverse faculty with advanced degrees and extensive teaching and research experience

A solid foundation in effective teaching, learning, research and communication skills

A deeper understanding of instruction and assessment techniques for diverse learners

Transcripts - Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Minimum GPA - Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of coursework or 3.0 based upon work completed during the junior and senior years

*GRE Scores- A composite score of 290 or greater on the quantitative and verbal parts of the GRE General Test.

Letters of Recommendation - Three appropriate letters of recommendation, at least one letter of recommendation should be an academic reference from a professor

Personal Statement - Prepare a brief, but careful statement regarding the reasons you want to pursue graduate work in this field, your specific interest and experiences in this field, and your career goals

Initial teaching License - An initial teaching license in History

*Applicants are eligible for the GRE/GMAT waiver if they are a current BSU undergraduate senior majoring in History, or recent BSU alumni (three years or fewer) who graduated with their history degree from BSU and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. If both of these criteria are met, the GRE/GMAT requirement will be waived as an admissions requirement for the individual.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: April 1Spring Semester: October 1Summer Sessions: February 1

Core CoursesEDMC 530 - The Teacher as ResearcherEDMC 531 - The Standards-Based Classroom: CurriculumEDMC 532 - The Teacher as Leader: From Issues to AdvocacyEDMC 533 - The Standards-Based Classroom: Instruction and Assessment for Diverse LearnersEDMC 538 - The Professional Teacher

ElectivesA minimum of 18 approved graduate credits in the academic area of concentration (History), which meet the academic and professional objectives of the student, is required. This includes content-based courses.

Total Minimum Credits: 34

Exit requirement

The successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required.

Additional Information:

Non-degree students will be allowed to enroll in two courses or six credits prior to matriculation.

The College of Graduate Studies provides various opportunities for graduate students to receive funding while working towards their degrees. Appointments are competitive and are determined by undergraduate and/or graduate grade point averages, pertinent experience, educational preparation and interviews. For information on assistantships, fellowships and conference funding awards, please visit our Graduate Funding Opportunities page.